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Underbody crash device for a vehicle

US7237828B2 · kind B2 · utility

3Cited by
15References
8Claims
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Filing dateNov 10, 2005
Grant dateJul 3, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D21/155
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An underbody crash device for a vehicle. The underbody crash device comprises a pillar member attached to the vehicle. The vehicle has a primary load path for absorbing crash energy in a collision. The pillar member is movable to a deployed position for supporting the vehicle directly on the ground and positioning the primary load path to increase crash energy absorbed therein.

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